The Epiphany Unit Study is listed below. Twelve days of readings or activity to help you and your homeschoolers learn about the church season of Epiphany.
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what is epiphany?
Epiphany is both a day (January 6th) and a season (the time between the end of the Christmas season and the beginning of Lent) in the church year.
Epiphany is a season of light; it enlightens us as each week Scriptural truth is taught and proclaimed.
Once the light and splendor of Epiphany has shown into our lives (through our baptism) we become transformed in Him and in turn we share the light in our lives.
Below are a few brief lessons to help you and your family bring the Epiphany season to life in your home.
epiphany unit study
Epiphany Lessons 1 & 2:
Read through this article from The Lutheran Witness (as a family) and discuss the list of ideas at the end.
The article is a bit long and has many great talking points, we suggest spreading out the reading over the course of two lessons, keeping each lesson to 15 minutes or less.
Click here to read The Splendor of Epiphany
Epiphany Lessons 3 & 4
Lesson 3 -Read aloud the writing on Epiphany from the Indiana District of the LCMS and discuss as a family
Click here to access the writing
Lesson 4- Below is a fantastic resource from the LCMS church, it is a PDF file of a short hymn study on some Epiphany hymns. Choose one hymn to learn about and sing as a family.
Keep this link handy, you will need it again.
Click here for Hymn Studies – Epiphany – One Year Lectionary
Click here for Hymn Studies – Epiphany – Three Year Lectionary
Epiphany Lessons 5 & 6
Lesson 5 – choose a second Epiphany hymn to learn about (using the article linked under lesson 3 & 4) and sing aloud as a family
Lesson 6– Choose one of two hymns you have studies to memorize as a family. You may choose to memorize the entire hymn or just one verse. You may choose to simply recite the hymn or sing it.
If you are musically inclined as a family this is a great opportunity for everyone to come together and show off their talents (you will “present” your hymn in lesson 12).
Otherwise, students may simply recite one or two verses from the hymn (this is how we do it in our home.)
Older students might choose to study and present an additional hymn from the hymn study. Younger students might just present one or two facts and sing the hymn.
It is up to each family to decide how much your students should present.
Be sure to schedule time to practice at the beginning of each lesson.
Epiphany Lessons 7 & 8
**be sure to spend a few minutes at the beginning of each lesson rehearsing your hymn that will be presented in lesson 12**
Picture Study: The Adoration of the Magi
Your picture study may be as simple or as in-depth as you like.
We suggest showing your students the piece (preferably printed, but on the screen is okay too) and allow them a few minutes to observe the art work without asking questions or prompting.
After 3-4 minutes of observation you may discuss the painting. You might also consider reading the history of the painting aloud.
After careful observation and discussion, ask students to create their own version of “The Adoration of the Magi”.
Allow students to choose a medium they prefer (drawing, water color, etc.). Students may create a replica or they may create their own interpretation.
Allow students to create at their own comfort level. Display finished pieces for the remaining Epiphany season.
***note – it is recommend to only observe & discuss the first day; on the second day students may observe the piece of art again and then begin their own creations***
Click here for the link to the painting “The Adoration of the Magi”
Epiphany Lessons 9 & 10
**be sure to spend a few minutes at the beginning of each lesson rehearsing your hymn that will be presented in lesson 12**
Picture study: Epiphany by Fernando Gallego
Use the same method for picture study as detailed in lessons 7 & 8.
You might also consider taking some time to compare and contrast the two paintings.
Click here for the painting “Epiphany”
Epiphany Lessons 11 & 12
Lesson 11– Spend time in a final “rehearsal” for your hymn study presentation during lesson 12. This is also a great “flex day” where students may catch up on any work missed.
Lesson 12– Gather together and present your hymns. You may sing or recite, share as much or as little about your hymn as you prefer.
In our home, we rehearse one last time during the day and the put on a performance for Dad when he gets home from work. It’s quite simple and only takes a few minutes, but the boys love to show off their learning and my husband always enjoys seeing what his boys work on during the day.
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